Uppsala University offers a unique range of subjects in science and technology. Research and education take place here across a broad spectrum encompassing biology, computer science, physics, earth sciences, chemistry, mathematics and technology. The faculty's successful research and education contributes to the University continually being ranked among the top 100 universities in the world.
Crucial to this success are our many collaborations with companies, the surrounding community, and other universities. Collaboration within and between disciplines, combined with a culture of academic freedom, fosters a creative environment that breeds success in research and education.
Push the frontiers of science
Are you ready to shape the future of research and education? At Uppsala University, your ideas matter.
Uppsala University will advertise six positions during 2026 for assistant professors in Science and Technology with a special focus on research and leadership.
Structure and governance
The Faculty of Science and Technology, the Disciplinary Domain, makes up about a third of Uppsala University and is one of Sweden's most complete faculties. Visit our employee entrance for a presentation of our organisation and governance.
Structure and governance at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Briefly about the Disciplinary Domain
- 2859 employees in total (39% women) among them 208 professors
- 2.9 billion in yearly turnover
- 14 400 students
- 6 779 students (full-time equivalent)
- 10 master degree programmes in engineering
- 8 bachelor degree programmes
- 1 higher education diploma programme
- 1 one year master degree programme
- 27 master degree programmes
- approx. 532 postgraduate students (with an activity of at least 80%)
- 144 doctor examinations (41% women)
- 909 MSek/year in faculty grants for research
- 1 181 MSek/year in externally financed research
- ca 2 476 publications in international journals/year
(figures from 2022)